as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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Recent Examples of vigilance
But grace must be balanced with vigilance, especially in today's world.
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Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Extra protection steps Protecting your online accounts requires vigilance and knowledge of the best security practices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
The office also emphasized the importance of public vigilance.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Even when exhaustion dulled my vigilance, my worries didn’t disappear.
—David Litt
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
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Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Extra protection steps Protecting your online accounts requires vigilance and knowledge of the best security practices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
The office also emphasized the importance of public vigilance.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Even when exhaustion dulled my vigilance, my worries didn’t disappear.
—David Litt
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilance
watch
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Walmart The Lily 2 is Garmin’s lovely little lady watch.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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Remove any watches, rings or jewelry that could constrict swelling.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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